Microsoft needs to show more concern for the individual customer. What I think of Microsoft is a matter of public record. Interestingly, what Microsoft thinks of me is on the record, too. They think I’m a thief, stupid, and a dinosaur. I finally figured out where Microsoft will fail. The customer. Apple failed to win … Read More »

What’s hot on iTunes Music Store is not what’s hot on my iPod. I’m an early adopter and bought the original five gigabyte iPod way back when. I purchased and downloaded music from the iTunes Music Store when it opened. Since then, I’ve lost my mojo. Am I no longer iPod cool? Yes, I check … Read More »

Count me as one of the tens of millions who watch American Idol. I just shake my head. American Idol started a new season in January and quickly became the top rated TV show. Again. As it was last year, this year’s early season displays few of the potential Idols and most of the Idol … Read More »

If you can’t tell whether the King of Pop is a King or Queen, you’re in good company. Slate has an interesting article on Michael Jackson, asking, “How ‘Black’ is Michael Jackson?” Good question. What do you mean by “black?” Race? As in negro? There’s an easy answer to that. Michael’s biological parents are “black”. … Read More »